Obituary of James A. Blanchard

James A. Blanchard, 81, Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing, died Saturday in WCA Hospital. Surviving are his wife the former Diane Linger; four children Denise Blanchard, Margaret Ondreakoa and Rosalie Morley and Dennis Blanchard; many grandchildren and great grandchildren and a sister Esther Smith. He was preceded in death by children Deborah Calhoon and James A. Blanchard, Jr. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home where friends will be received for one hour before the service.